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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
That Novel Deed Again.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
CENTRAL1A, Mo-, July z, '87.-We
regret that our friend of the I',telli-
gencer infers that we took exceptions
to his former commentary on adop-
ton of children by deed of convey
ance, for we did not in the least.
If however, we erred, ne are glad to
find so kind teacher as the Intelli-
gencer to instruct US. His second
commentary evidently is a little
mixed, or if strictly interpreted it
would possibly annul Sec. 599. First
he says a writing or deed is neces-
sary under the law, but as regards
the case 10 point, the wreng party
executed the deed. He again says q
person cannot convey children as in
case of real estate, when be had just
cited Sec. 599 and said that the deed
should be ssas in case of conveyance
in real estate" He further says, the
party desiring to adopt children
should execute the deed. He does
not say who to. We infer that he
would have q person to adopt chill
dren under Sec. 500, to either exc
cute a deed from themselves to them
selves or to the parent Of the child,
or to the child itself. In either case
consideration is necessary to make
the deed valid, and he would either
have a person to sell himself to him
self, to the parent or to the child
adopted; yet be says people cannot be
sold. We suppose be would have i
, that q person wishing to adopt chiF'
dren, to convey themselves, and let
| the law throw their property in foI
good measure.
Your obedient Servant,
r. S. HocKER.t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
Room for More.


Missouri is ranked among the old
er Of the Western States and by
many is thought to be pretty we'll set
tied up, not much spare room left;
yet the statistics Of the Government
land departments show that there
are still remaining in THU State L.
097, ,405 acres of United States lands
subject to homestead entry or pur-
chase at $l.25 per acre.
Then there are millions Of acres Of nm
improved lands owned by indiyiduals
or railroads that can be bought for
but little more than that, while mill
lions Of acres more Of land, more or
less improved, parts Of farms too
large for their owners, carl be had for
low prices.
Missouri Is not full; there 10 room
for thousands Of thrifty, go-shead
intelligent farmers and others Of
the producing class, and our noble
State offers advantages unequaled By
any other on the face Of the globe.
Her varied ard wonderful resources
have % yet been hardly lfeal,zsd NJ
her own citizens, and TO tllose Of otil-
er sections they are beyond compee-
hension. The near future win see
within the broad domain or this conn
monwealth such an outponring from
the hand Of industry and iI1ch an a.
gregation Of wealth - now staggers
the imagination TO contemplate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

The LEDGER to-day prints a map
of the proposed Chicago, Jefferson
City, Girard and Pacific railroad,
which is to be an extension Of the G.
& A. southwest from the State capt.
tai. The road would open up a vast
amount Of South Missouri and Kan
sas lands, and would be Of great ben
eft to Mexico. Though not shown
on the map, this road would connect
with the main line of the @. & A. at
Mexico and also cross the Wabash
here, and make Mexico q railroad
centre Of much more Importance than
|at present.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
SOUTHERN PRO.
GRESS.

In spite of all that has been charg-
ed by the late carpet-bagging section
of the opposition party, which so
plundered the southern states through
the aid of an ignorant and corrupt
voting population, the moment the
south got rid of these political rob-
bers she at once sprung into con-
dition of industrial progress that is
simply phenomenal. This is most
forcibly and emphatically shown in
the the latest issue of the Manutac-
turers' Record, published in Balti-
more. At the same time that this
wonderful progress is accentuated by
the disclosure that the industrial ac-
tivity during the first half of 1887
was far greater than ever before, the
number of new enterprises organized
or established in that time excluding
all that are merely projected or talk
ed of, having been 1855, against sl2
for the same time last year, or large
ly more than double.
1t is, meanwhile, the diversity in
the character of the new enterprise
which is their chief characteristic and
merit Among them are classed iron
furnaces, machine-shops and found
ries. implement factories,
and eighteen other varieties of indus
trial works. Those exhibiting a most
remarkable increase are iron furna-
ces, machine-shops, -four and cotton
mills, furniture factories, gas and
water-works, mining enterprises,
lumber-mills, ice factories, cotton
seed oil mills. brick works, and nat
ural-gss companies.
The amount of capital represented
by these new industrial enterprises
reaches the enormous sum of $751;
10000, as compared with but $685.
61S, 200 during similar period In
1886.
In view of such phenomenal indus
trial strides of the south during the
short period of six months, the north
will be compelled to look to its man.
ufactural laurels, at the same time
that the revelation of prosperity
which these figures exhibit must in
continently stop the mouths of such
carping political critics as Messrs.
Sherman and Blaine, who will have
it, in spite of an industrial progress
which is causing no small degree of
northern manufacturers, that the
south is still proceeding, socially, in
dustrially, and politically, on the
lines existing previous to the late
war. The south has not got back
her captured battle flags; but, what
is much better for her, she is rapidly
capturing large share OF that indus
trial activity heretofore in the undis-
puted possion of the north.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

IT is one Of the strange inconsis-
tencies Of human nature that more
prefer to do good through the med
ium of 5enevolence rather thar
through that of Justice. tits not un'
common to find the seller exertine
every energy to get more than q faiI
price for his goods, and the buyer
putting forth equal efforts 10 obtain
them for less than their true value
and yet both subsequently uniting
to found some charitable institution
to uphold a church, to promote re.
form, to relieve distress. There are
men who will grind the faces Of the
poor in the morning, and in the af-
ternoon subscribe good round sum
to provide them with food and shel-
ter. There are women, both wealthy
and of moderate means, who will drive
sharp and hard bargains, and will
give only the smallest possible sum
to those whom they employ to work
for them, yet who willingly. give far
more than they thus save when 9
tale Of distress arouses their sym.
yathies ..and excites their pity. The
most extensive schemes of philan-
thropy cannot atone for single acl
OF Injustice.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

G. LACY, one of the best posted
and most experienced horse men In
the State, is delighted with our pros
pect for Fair. He thinks Audrain
county is the best horse county in
the State and claims that in five
years we will rival any county IN
Kentucky. The horse interests ol
Audrain county are in good hands
and there is no doubt about the fu
ture.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
ONE SLIGHT CHANCE.
But It's q Slim One---MurdereI
Maxwell to Hang August,
20, 1887.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, july 8, 'S7.--The
Supreme Court at Jefferson City
yesterday overruled the motion for
a rehearing in the case of Maxwell,
and the murderer Of Preller is at last
face to face with the gallows. His
orly hope now lies IN the Supreme
Court Of the United States, but his
chance is considered decidedly slim
one. The date of execution has been
set to August 26th.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
The Five GalIon Law.

The five gallon law enacted at the
last regular session Of the state legis.
latare went into effect Saturday,
25th ult. But its provisions mer.
chants are forbidden to sell yinous,
fermented or spirituous liquors IN
less than Eve gallon lots: The low.
est fne for violation OF the law ID
800. The amended gambling and
bawdy house law also goes into ef
feet soon, making the keeper Of q
gaming house or house Of fll-fame
punishable by q fire OF not less thar
1900,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
Didn't Want to Understand.

They err who judge the bucolic
brother to be always verdant. True,
he frequently feigns ignorance of
city ways, and like Bret Harte's
Heather Chinee, claims not to un-
derstand the game very well; but he
generally comes out first best, never
theless. Last Sunday a number of
innocent looking grangers from the
vicinity of Mexico, Mo-, had an ex-
cursion to st. Louis and it did not
take them long to strike free lunch
route. A hundred or more accepted
the tender Of hospitality on the part
Of well known saloon keeper who
was at pains to set out fine lunch
for them in a rear room, and men,
women and children focked to the
tables and ate meats, vegetables,
bread and butter, supplied in great
profusion. Before displaying their
voracious appetites, they received as
surances that no charge would be
made for the edibles, the host. of
course, expecting to make profit out
of the drinks ordered. But this lat
ter part of the programme the rural
lists either couldn't or wouldn't under
stand. In vain attentive walters
stood around on the alert to shout or
ders to the barkeepers; the yokels
continued to eat and never seemed a
bit thirsty. True, one patriarchal
party did call for pitcher Of ice
water for the younger members of
his family, and two others went to
the extravaganza Of buying nickle
cheroots, but the dime was the only
return the host received from his SIS
dinner investment. There were q
few thanks expressed and also assur-
ances that the hearty eaters would
commend the place to their neigh
bors who might some time or other
visit st. Louis but that kind of pat
ronage doesn't pay, and the generous
host has since become satisfied, first,
that he was outwitted, and second,
that rural excursionists can give q
very good imitation of the hog when
SO minded.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

Missouri gets SI,589,593 annually
from saloons for State and county
license. Pennsylvania gets s443,-
548 for State license and counties
get nothing. Missouri has 1924
saloons, Pennsylvania has $500.
Pennsylvania clearly has much to
learn from Missouri in the matter Of
saloons and license.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

The following named gentlemen
have signifed their intention Of rid
ing ii the tournament, as first an
nounced in the LEDGER: Joe Nor
ris, !. B. Smith, 6. &. Cunningham,
Gsol Lee, Luke Morris, Bob Morris,
Ed Clark, Percy Hord. Bob Hiscy,
B. Nv. Ednonston, 3. S. Wilson,
II. h Bryan, E Il Carter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

The next convention Of Missouri
Sunday School Association will be
held in Mexico, june s, s, 6, 1888.
II will be grand thing for the Sun
day school cause of Audrain. Mex.
leo must not fail to do her whole
duty by this convention. Laddonis
Hernfd.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

MEN are strange creatures. They
will waste an hour hunting for col
lar-button instead of having an extra
supply and letting their wives find
the missing one. You never see q
woman look for the pin she drops.
Her husband finds it when he is
walking about with bare feet.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
Eld w n Hook left Thursday

Eld. w. 81. Hook left Thursday
for Bethany, Harrison County, where
he has been called to preach. he
win make Bethany his permanent
home, but will not remove his family
to that place until September. He
win return in two weeks and remain
with them until that time. Il Is
Nth regret that the LEDeEa sees
Ed. Hook leave Msxico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

EVERY teacher in the county should
attend the Institute. A teacher who
has the time and does not avail him
Or herself of the opportunities of the
Institute is not worthy of employ
ment in our schools.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

OF all the passions, jealousy is that
which exacts the hardest service, and
pays the bitterest wages. Its SER
vice is to wath the success of our
enemy; its wages, to be sure of it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

THE Boulevard is selling lots of
buggies and harness in Mexico.
Nearly every family in Mexico either
has rig or is going to get one at
once. You are not respectable unless
you can take spin on the Boulevard.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

CASH BLACKBURN, of Vandalia,
wants to buy the Mexico gas well for
post holes, when Mexico gets through
with the we'll. We will ship it to
Cash, although gas well is the
last thing on earth he needs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
For . long time considerable rival.

For long time considerable rival.
ry has existed between the news
paper compos,tors Of this city, and q
tournament or type-setting contest
has long been talked Of. The fore.
man Of. the LEDaER, Mr.. B. B.
Runkle, now offers q silver compos.
ing ''stick" and q gold rule to the
best and fastest ccmposltor in The
city, to be awarded by competen,
Judges after the contest, which 10 to
be held in the near future. A ban.
quet to the winner, with presentation
speech, will follow the exhibition.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

THERE is a Virginia law, passed
many years ago, but still extant, i'm
posing fine of fifty pounds of to.
bacco on man absenting himself
from church for one month without
valid excuse.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

IT IS very easy to start false re-
ports. just because woman, while
buying a broom, wanted one with a
heavy and strong handle, it was re-
ported by all the neighbors that she
was in the habit Of beating her hus-
band.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

THE boulevard will be finished as
started, in a double drive. Those
who favor. this and with good reasons,
claim that a single drive would be
too wide to drain well. 1t makes q
fine drive either way.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

A COMPANY has been organized and
the necessary funds guaranteed to
bore hole in the ground near Kins-
ley, Kansas, $500 feet deep, if nee
essary, ''te see what there is too see."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

EAT only such things as agree with
you, and not too much at time. By
needing the warning of your stomach
many Doctors bill, and even under
takers, too, may be avoided.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

The National Agricultural Depart
ment report makes the decrease in
the hog supply 100000 from last
year, and the hog cholera still de-
vastating the herds in some parts Of
the country.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

The young men of Mexico should
be practicing for the tournament
and the young ladies deport them
selves so as to be queens worthy of
the crown.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

The Fair association will offer q
prize for tournament. President
Clark is heartily in favor of the move
and thinks it will be made leading
feature of the fair.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
Narrow Escape.
From the Fulton Gazette


A number of young ladies from
this city, Misses Leona and Beulah
Williams, of Mexico, No., and Miss
Bryant, Of Bowling Green, No., made
a pleasant visit to the Misses Cason,
near New Bloomfield, last week.
Miss frankie Overtoon had her
wrist dislocated by receiving q fall
from a horse while she and Miss Liz
zie Overton were taking a ride. Both
were on the same horse which made
a violent spring sidewise and up
wards at the same time throwing
both girls off together with bride
and saddle. Luckily no harm was
done except the dislocated wrist
which is now almost well.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

News comes from Georgia to the
effect that man in that State is ''liv-
ing pleasantly" with his eighth wife.
This shows the value of trying again
if at first you don't succeed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

THERE will not be room enough
for the pupils in the Public School
in the future. A new school house
must be erected or this one enlarged.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

A RECKLESS man is one who ap-
pears on the street without his coat
and with lot of scent cigars stick
ing in his vest pockets.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

THERE will be no Trades process
sion but there is strong feeling in
favor of a grand fireworks display
one night during the week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

MEXICO is now in q fair way to
have a good band. The A. o. u. w.
band Is composed of young men who
will succeed at anything they under
.laka
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

EVERY business man who is not a
candidate for funeral expenses will
either contribute toward the fund or
furnish float for the Trades pro-
cession
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

Most controversies would soon be
ended if those engaged in them would
first accurately define their terms and
then rigidly adhere to their defni-
tions
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
A Mrs. Hoffman has be,,n deliver

A Mrs. Hoffman has be,,n deliver
ing prohibition lectures In northwest
ern Missouri. Among other things
she advocates the cutting down ofslI
orchards, 80 that cider cannot b
made. We wonder where this fanss-
icism viii stops Not until they pro-
hibit the growing Of corn, re. wheat
and barley, out ef which whiskey and
beer are made. and sugar snne out Of
which they make rum. 10 fact they
will prohibit the growing III every
thing except cotton winch they must
have TO make white robes III which d,
ascend up 10 heaven. Ez
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

IT IS A shame that a grade is not
established in this city for side walks
and buildings. Our City Council
should look into the matter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
GRoyER CLEVELAND.

The second letter, in which the
President withdraws his acceptance
Of the popular invitation states at
greater length the reasons why he win
will not be in St Louis at the Sep
tember encampment publication. but
is too long for publication
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

JAKE SHARPE, the king of boodlers,
was 20 years of age yesterday. 1t
looks as if he is old enough to have
known better.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

THERE is good deal of hand
shaking going at present between the
North and South. 1t is amost desir-
able and normal kind of palsy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

A Wichita, Kansas. horse man has
written for i've stalls for the coming
fair. He is the owner Of some fns
trotters.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

The Fair grounds are to be fixed
up at once and everything put in
readiness for the best fair in the
State
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

Mexico must have a trades pro-
cession- It will bring thousands OF
people this year where it brought
hundreds last.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

The doctors" don't appear to
agree about what is the matter with
the cattle around Rush Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

The SUNDAY law in st. Louis did
not hold water in the courts. 1t held
beer and wine should be sold on Sum-
doy
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

THE Trades procession will bring
thousands of people to Mexico on
Wednesday night, August IL.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
VIII Be Well Watched.

Of course, Jake Sharpe,get q watch
with his new suit Of Sing Sing
clothes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
HE WONT COME.
The Presidents Reasons for Declin.
ing to Visit st. Louis the
Coming September.

AS auuouuceu III Uuc LEDGER yes
terday, the President has written two
letters to the Mayor of st. Louis, in
which he announces that his visit to
st. Louis this fall has been given up.
The first letter addressed to Mayor
Francis, as chairman of the special
committee of the Grand Army En-.
campment, is as follows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, July 4, 'S7.
To Ddvid r. Francis, Mayor of the
City of st. Louis; Frank Gaiennse,
President of the Merchants Er.
change, and John W. Noble, Com
mander Frank p Blair Post No.
/, @. Il. r., Committee.
GENTLEMEN: While I have hith.
erto made no formal response to
your invitation given in February last
to myself and Mrs. Cleveland to at.
tend the National Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, to be
held in st. Louis from the 9th
to the 30th OF September next, have
verbally indicated my purpose to ac-
cept it if 1 should find it possible
then to be absent from Washington.
The statement contained in your
letter that the organization was never
in SO fiourishing a condition rs now
nor it's membership so large; that no
effort is being spared by the citizens
of st. Louis to insure welcome of
unusual warmth at this, the first en-
campment of that body ever held in
a Southern State, and your sugges-
tion "that no compliment more fit
ting could be bestowed upon the
valiant defenders of a common coun-
try by the Chief Executive of a re-
stored Union, and none would be
more highly appreciated than that
conferred by his presence at. such a
time and place." enlisted my feeling
and interest.
More recently indications have
been disclosed that, however correct
ly you expressed the prevailing SEN
timent in the Grand Army, there are
members and some Posts of thar body
entertaining different feelings in re-
spect to my acceptance, and that my
acceptance of invitation would lead to
discord in the organization as well
as an interruption of cordiality at
the coming encampment.
Without entering into a discussion
of these opinions and unmoved by
any feeling, although I deeply regret
the condition, / can but regard it my
duty to refrain from contributing by
my action to so undesirable result.
Nothing can be Of greater impor-
tance in connection with the encamp-
ment than the free and unrestrained
manifestation by ITS participants Of
that patriotic fraternity of feeling
suggested by the selection of the
place Of holding it and which is at
once the proof Of the complete sue
cess of their arms and the highest
glory of our veteran soldiers.
I am constrained therefore to with
hold my purposed acceptance OF
your invitation. In doing so / as
sure you of my unfeigned hope and
sincere wish that in the agreeable
entertainment prepared for them by
the hespitable Of st. Louis the vet
Grams Of the Grand Army may enjoy
the most pleasant, profitable and
useful reunion In their history.
Very Truly Yours,
GRovER CLEVELAND.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

The public schools win likely re.
open about the 9th Of September.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14
! The 9th annual basket picnic viii

The ffth annual basket picnic will
be given at Morris Grove, one
fourth Of . mile north Of Thompson,
on Saturday, July 23, 's7. A grand
tournament, dancing, fancy rifle
shooting, croqncting, pony races and
. match game Of base ball. All are
are invited TO attend and bring large,
we'll filed baskets.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

WARRENToN Is after tobacco fac
tary. Mexico must look out for her
reputatinn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

Mrs. R. r. ARNOLD knows how to
make lawn party perfect success.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-07-14

J. A. GLANDoN's "LEDGER boule-
ward horse" gets there just the same.